This course will reflect on historical and contemporary relations between science and the state. Through various case studies, we will inquire how these two institutions shaped each other. The case studies will cover various scientific disciplines.
Learning objective
To understand how science helped form the state apparatus, and how politics helped shape science; evaluate the image of science as free thinking vs. servant of the state; analyze the role of science in generating political authority and political reasoning; analyze how political ideals are expressed in science.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Social Competencies
Communication
assessed
Personal Competencies
Critical Thinking
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
The course will require a weekly reading of around 20 pages and a weekly mini-feedback task. At least 10-11 tasks (depending on he number of actual classes) must be submitted to pass the course. Each students will make one 15-20 min seminar presentation. The final grade will be based on an essay about materials covered in class. Presence in class is expected, and active contribution to class discussions may be rewarded in the final grade.
Performance assessment as a semester course